HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 169-2024 (24-1048)File Number: 24-1048
City of South San Francisco
City Council
Resolution: RES 169-2024
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Enactment Number: RES 169-2024
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH METRO
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 145
PUBLIC SAFETY PORTABLE RADIOS AND 65 MOBILE
RADIOS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,842.62 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City") staff recommends that the City Council adopt a
resolution authorizing the Police Department to purchase 145 public safety portable radios and 65 mobile radios; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is critical for effective communication and to ensure the safest possible
working conditions; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of 145 Kenwood public safety portable radios and 65 Kenwood mobile radios
will allow the South San Francisco Police Department sworn and civilian employees to continue to effectively
communicate with each other and with other law enforcement agencies in San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, the existing portable and mobile radios are nearly 10 years old and have exceeded their
maximum recommended service of life; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.04.040 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code ("SSFMC") expressly authorizes
the City to take advantage of valid contract terms that have been negotiated by another governmental agency, where
that agency had used a quote or bid process substantially conforming with SSFMC Chapter 4.04 and State law; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of State Procurement Purchasing Cooperative ("NASPO") conducted
a formal bid process for portable and mobile radios, which resulted in awards to multiple vendors, including the
Kenwood company; and
WHEREAS, Metro Mobile Communications has been providing Kenwood radio products to local
government accounts - police, fire, water, and education for many years using the NASPO Valuepoint cooperative
purchasing agreement; and
WHEREAS, purchasing Kenwood radios using NASPO contract allows the City to procure the radios and
accessories at a 30% discount; and
WHEREAS, staff has verified that the NASPO's bid process and Metro Mobile Communications' pricing
agreement substantially conforms to SSFMC Chapter 4.04 and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the
City Council hereby finds that all of the recitals set forth above are true and correct to the best of its knowledge, and
based on said findings, determines that the City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement for the purchase of 145
Kenwood public safety portable radios and 65 Kenwood mobile radios and related accessories in an amount not to
exceed $500,842.62.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby affirms
funding already included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget through Public Safety Impact Fees and the Police
Department asset forfeiture account. There is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund.
City of South San Francisco
File Number: 24-1048
Enactment Number: RES 169-2024
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby authorizes the City
Manager to execute the purchase and any other documents on behalf of the City to carry out the intent of this
resolution, subject to approval as to form from the City Attorney.
At a meeting of the City Council on 11/13/2024, a motion was made by Councilmember Nagales, seconded
by Councilmember Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmember Addiego,
Co ilmember Nagales, and Councilmember Nicolas
Attest by
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Asa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco